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FileBrowser QuantumHFS (HTTP File Server)
Free

Free and open source to self-host.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted
  • Web access to server files with previews and editing
  • User, access and share link management
  • No cloud upload; files come directly from your disk
  • Virtual file system to choose exactly what is shared
  • You have to run and maintain the server yourself
  • Documentation is in English only
  • Sharing beyond the local network requires exposing your computer to the internet
  • The computer must stay on for files to be available
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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